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Y491 FEV

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,457 mi
Last recorded97,457 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 FEV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,550 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Oct 2014 75,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,623 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,939 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 61,939 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,224 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,902 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 42,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,049 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 36,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,029 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Wira?

Based on 57,151 MOT tests across 5,746 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,884
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
5,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 5,753
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,960
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,578
Stop lamp not working 1,305
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Y491 FEV is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 51,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Wira fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y491 FEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y491 FEV?

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What year was Y491 FEV registered?

Y491 FEV is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y491 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y491 FEV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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